If your channel is based in Sao Tome and Principe, can you make money with YouTube monetization? Let’s find out.
YouTube monetization is not available in Sao Tome and Principe. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in Sao Tome and Principe. Even if you change your channel’s country, Google AdSense will verify your actual address. Since your country of residence and your channel’s coutrny won’t match, you won’t be eligible. Entering fradulend information might lead to your channel’s being terminated, or have legal consequences.
Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Sao Tome and Principe?
Until YouTube monetization becomes available in Sao Tome and Principe, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.
Can I Make Money on YouTube in Sao Tome and Principe?
While YouTube monetization is not available in Sao Tome and Principe, you can still make money on YouTube. The 3 most popular options are affiliate marketing, brand deals or sponsorships and selling merch.
Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in Sao Tome and Principe?
YouTube doesn’t say why it channels in Sao Tome and Principe are not monetized. Some local laws in Sao Tome and Principe might prevent you to make money from the United States, where Google (which ows YouTube) is based.
Also, some laws in the United States of America might be at play here.